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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1902
Page
3
Mrs. Col. E. J. Gresham of Bernion Virginia writes that Peruna cured her chronic catarrh after doctors gave up. She says six bottles restored her health, and she urges others to try it. The Peruna Medicine Co. invites women to request a free book titled Health and Beauty.
A South American heiress asks her mother if she will face trouble in U S society, and the mother replies that money and status can make even a daughter of revolution seem like small change.
Mercury remedies harm the sense of smell and overall health and should only be used on prescription. Hall's Catarrh Cure by F J Cheney Co Toledo is mercury free and acts internally on mucous surfaces. Wall's Catarrh Cure is sold by Druggists at 75 cents a bottle with testimonials available. Hall's Family Pills are endorsed.
Believing, Parke I says he tells his wife the truth about himself, noting his wife is not easily shocked. The remark appears in a Detroit press excerpt.
A California reader Mrs. Morgan of Berkeley reports after nearly two years of use Piso's Cure for Consumption finds nothing to compare with it. The dated testimonial comes from September 2, 1901.
A terse note notes a fatal shooting described as an act by an American, with a cryptic aside mentioning the Philippines or Adirondacks and a phrase 7'' Life. The wording suggests a dramatic, possibly personal or territorial dispute with unclear specifics.
Advertisement notes a catalog and price list for stamps and printing outfits from Datera. Mentions Fort Wayne Indiana Lock Box 219 and reference to Nicke Plite Road low fare Sunday excursions. Concludes with a proverb about a trust being a plant and water sustaining growth.
Rear Admiral William T. Sampson U S N retired died at his Washington home after a long illness. The cerebral hemorrhage caused death after a period of semi consciousness. Born February 9 1840 in Palmyra New York Sampson rose from modest origins to command during the Spanish War including the blockading squadron at Santiago. He survived the Charleston harbor action and later served as Naval Academy head and superintendent. He married twice first to Margaret Aldrich and then Elizabeth Burling leaving five daughters and two sons Ralph and Harold.
News items report the hanging of Lewis Young at Moundsville for murder in Welch over a girl. In Jonesboro Tennessee Samuel Tadlock, age 70, dies and his sister Nancy Good dies from shock. Dr. Frank Strong of the University of Oregon is elected chancellor of the University of Kansas for 4500 dollars annually, succeeding F. H. Snow.
W D Frulbert in Frank Leslie’s Popular Monthly argues Great Lakes vessels are the world’s cheapest burden. Water transport costs about a tenth of a cent per mile for ore, far lower than rail. He notes over sixteen million tons of ore moved annually, with iron ore traffic dwarfing grain and tariffs around seventy to eighty cents per ton mile. Rail transport would be far more expensive if ore needed moving by rail.
Mrs Hildebrandt of Lake Sarah Miaun May 12 reports a cure for rheumatism after trying many medicines. She was unable to sleep or rest until taking Dodd s Kidney Pills. One box improved her condition and she now feels real well and thanks the pills.
Noted auctioneer P J Burroughs dies after a sudden illness in transit to Butte. He led the profession in the United States and England, handling about 3 million dollars in jewels in recent years and earning a substantial yearly income. His voice and storytelling made him a magnetic presence in markets from Boston to London. He died of pneumonia. his position in the field is described as irreplaceable. An accompanying notice advertises a religious conference rail fare deal with Nickel Plate Road rates.
An advertisement offers stamps and printing outfits with a catalog and price list. Mentions Lock Box 219. Notes Mysore India gold mines are worked by American electrical devices using power from Himalayan snow melt.
A Washington Times excerpt notes Demetricus earning $5,000 yearly, prompting calls from aspiring producers seeking fame. The dialogue touches on pay disparities and the varied nature of income in the industry.
Advertisement notes Ely Bros Ely's Cream Balm as a fast cure for stubborn catarrh and hay fever, with trial size ten cents and full size fifty cents. Includes customer testimonials from Mt. Deye Arkansas and Frank Kindlespire Proberta California, plus free Allen's Foot-Ease offer and price twenty five cents.
Excerpts reveal a domestic scene about a daughter's birthday and a father asking what gift was given. The dialogue references paregoric for a one year old, while advertisement lines promote Good Housekeepers using Red Cross Ball Blue and Eagle Linen Paper.
Excursion tickets between any two stations are valid for a same day round trip at the Sunday rate by the Nickel Plate Road. For details inquire at the nearest agent or contact C. Asterlin T. P. A. Fort Wayne, Ind or R. J. Hamilton Agent Fort Wayne, Ind. 98.
Mrs Gush compliments mourning bonnet while the widow laments paying for it herself. The Philadelphia Press notes the contrast between social display and personal cost in mourning attire.
An advertisement urges shoppers to use Red Cross Ball Blue to keep fabrics white and laundry kept simple. It markets the product as available from grocers at 5 cents per package and ends with a caution about family scapegoating.
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